Saturday Island
“A South-Seas Shangri-La of romance and adventure beyond your wildest dreams!”
Synopsis
When their hospital ship sinks in the South Pacific during WWII, military nurse Elizabeth Smythe and Marine Michael Dugan find themselves stranded — and soon enough, falling in love — on an idyllic tropical island. But when British pilot William Peck crash-lands on their cozy little atoll, Dugan suddenly discovers he has a rival in love.
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Island of Desire (1952) - Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-01
Top Cast
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Linda Darnell
Lieutenant Elizabeth Smythe
Tab Hunter
Marine Corporal Michael J. Dugan
Donald Gray
William Peck
John Laurie
Grimshaw
Sheila Chong
Tukua
Russell Waters
Dr. Snyder
MacDonald Parke
Ship's Captain
Michael Newell
Eddie
Lloyd Lamble
Officer of the Watch
Peter Butterworth
Wounded Marine
Harold Ayer
Marine Sergeant
Diana Decker
Mike
Hilda Fenemore
Ollie
Brenda Hogan
Jane
Peggy Hassard
Maggie
Joan Benham
Nurse
Katharine Blake
Nurse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephanie Nordli
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Saturday Island
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Coronado Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Heisler
Stephanie Nordli, Hugh Brooke, Stuart Heisler
William Alwyn
Oswald Morris
Russell Lloyd
David E. Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Lloyd
Editor
Stephanie Nordli
Screenplay
David E. Rose
Producer
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Stuart Heisler
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saturday Island
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What is Saturday Island about?
When their hospital ship sinks in the South Pacific during WWII, military nurse Elizabeth Smythe and Marine Michael Dugan find themselves stranded — and soon enough, falling in love — on an idyllic tropical island. But when British pilot William Peck crash-lands on their cozy little atoll, Dugan suddenly discovers he has a rival in love.
Who directed Saturday Island?
Saturday Island was directed by Stuart Heisler.
Who stars in Saturday Island?
The principal cast of Saturday Island includes Linda Darnell, Tab Hunter, Donald Gray, John Laurie, Sheila Chong.
When was Saturday Island released and how long is it?
Saturday Island was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Saturday Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saturday Island was composed by William Alwyn.
Is Saturday Island based on a book or true story?
Saturday Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hugh Brooke".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saturday Island?
Saturday Island holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).